Icarus was the son of Daedalus who dared to fly too close to the sun on. wings of feathers and wax. Daedalus had been imprissoned by King Minos

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1 Proofreading In this passage there are some spelling mistakes. On each numbered line there is either one mistake or no mistake. Find the group of words with the mistake in it and mark its teller on your answer sheet. If there is no mistake mark N. EXAMPLE QUESTION Miss Garnett ate a delecious chocolate cake last weekend. The story of Icarus Q1 Q2 Icarus was the son of Daedalus who dared to fly too close to the sun on wings of feathers and wax. Daedalus had been imprissoned by King Minos Q 3 of Crete within the walls of his own invension, the Labyrinth. But the great Q4 Q5 Q6 craftsman s geneus would not suffer captivity. He made two pairs of wings by adhereing feathers to a wooden frame with wax. Giving one pair to his son, he cautioned him that flying too near the sun would cause the wax to melt. But Icarus Q7 Q8 became exstatic with the ability to fly and forgot his father s warning; he flew too close to the sun! The feathers came loose and he plundged to his death in the sea.

2 Missing Words In each question you have to choose the best word or group of words to complete this passage so that it makes sense and is written in correct English. You should only choose one of the five answers and mark its letter on your answer sheet. Example The children ate a slice of cake to party eat celebrate dance Amy s birthday. The answer is C Celebrate. Q1 Trains have been a popular elements form history types of transport Q2 since the Victorian error aura era timing. When the first steam train was Q2 commissioned building constituted builds in 1804, people were worried that Q3 rail passengers could be shaken unconscious by of in at the vibrations. Q4 But by the 1850s, passengers were travelling at prodigiously before early previously unthinkable speeds of 80kph. Do not turn over until you are told to do so!

3 Comprehension Fried Spider from Cambodia Available throughout Cambodia, Asia, but a specialty in the town of Skuon, these creepy crawlies have been deep fried in garlic oil until crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Typically of the tarantula variety, the practice of eating these spiders may have started during the brutal reign of the Khmer Rouge when villagers had to find alternative sources of food. Spiders are often sold to travellers passing through town and looking for a quick snack. Besides being full of protein, rumour has it that they are even said to increase the beauty of the consumer. Sannakji from South Korea A South Korean delicacy, this dish of live octopus is eaten either whole or in pieces depending on the size of the specimen. Served raw and usually only with a splash of sesame oil, it s so fresh that the tentacles are still squirming. Suckers from the octopus can attach themselves inside the throat of the consumer causing choking or even death, which makes eating this mollusk a scary proposition. A sharing platter could set you back around for two people. Although the actual octopus is mildly flavoured, the live animal wrapping itself around the diners face as they try to swallow it down is surely an experience to remember. Hakarl from Iceland Rotten shark may sound disgusting, but if the Greenland shark were eaten in its fresh form it would be poisonous. By allowing the shark to ferment, decay and soften the fish becomes edible if the eater can get past the ammonia smell and fetid fishy taste. Most first time diners involuntarily gag, and it s recommended that the fish be chased with a shot of local spirit. Icelanders are able to eat their Hakarl year round, and the rotten fish is stocked, vacuum packed, in regular supermarkets usually in 250g packets. Fried Brain Sandwiches from the U.S.A. Hamburgers, french fries and fried-brain sandwiches? In some areas of the USA, particularly in the Ohio River Valley, this curious sandwich is still found on the menu. (Kissner's, a traditional diner in the area has offered a brain sandwich since 1927). Made from sliced calves or pig brains that have been heavily

4 battered and deep fried, this dish was brought over by immigrants from Germany and Holland who were keen on eliminating any sort of waste. At this time, nice cuts of meat were expensive. Most of the flavour in the sandwich comes from the batter, with the brains having a mild taste and custardy texture. Casu Marzu from Italy Creamy and soft, this sheep s milk cheese sounds appealing at first but the fact that it contains thousands of live maggots is sure to put off all but the most adventurous eaters. This Sardinian cheese is made by allowing flies to lay eggs on the surface of Pecorino cheese that has had the top cut off to allow for easy access. When the eggs hatch, the larvae eat the cheese breaking down the fats and softening the usually hard middle. Strong and rich, the aftertaste of this pungent cheese lasts for hours. Comprehension Questions 1. In paragraph one, what is the meaning of reign? Weather Rule Village Diplomacy 2. What are the supposed benefits of eating spider? It prolongs your life. It is full of parasites. It is rich in minerals It can improve your attractiveness 3. What is the average cost per person of a portion of Sannakji? $ Which of the following dishes mentioned in the passage is fresh and uncooked? Spider from Cambodia Octopus from South Korea Brain Sandwiches from U.S.A Shark from Greenland 5. In paragraph two, what is another word for proposition? Idea Belief Understanding Wish

5 6. For how long has Kissner's been serving Brain in Ohio? 81 years 9 decades A century 95 years. 7. From the text, it is evident that the European immigrants that created the Brain sandwich were: Economical Wasteful Extravagant Careless 8. What is true about Harkal? The majority of people almost vomit at the smell It cannot be purchased in restaurants It is best eaten fresh from the sea It is unavailable during winter months 9. The Italian cheese stated in the article is made from: Goats milk Cow s milk Buffalo milk Sheep Milk 10. Which unusual food dish has the hardest texture? Spider from Cambodia Octopus from South Korea Brain Sandwiches from U.S.A Shark from Greenland 11. What do the spider and brain dishes have in common? The proteins are both from mammals. Both dishes are heavily cooked in oil. Both A and D Both are expensive 12 From the passage, we can understand that eating unusual foods can be: Potentially fatal An alternative source of protein. Only found in South East Asia and North America. Both A and B